KIA CLASSIC Presented by J Golf
The LPGA announces that Kia Motors America will be title sponsor for the inaugural KIA CLASSIC Presented by J Golf to take place March 22-28 at La Costa Resort & Spa in San Diego (Carlsbad), California.
Non-Stop Golf Action Awaits at the LPGA Tour
Date: 3/22 - 3/28/10
Take a short trip to San Diego for an exclusive golf getaway during the Kia Classic Presented by J Golf, which kicks off its 60th Anniversary Season with its first mainland U.S. tournament at La Costa Resort & Spa. The top-20 ranked players and a full field of 144 LPGA professionals will showcase the best golfers in the world competing for a $1.7 million purse. In between catching the golfing highlights, take advantage of the resort’s spa services and the beauty of the beaches and scenery in Carlsbad.
One of San Diego’s most famous golf courses, La Costa Resort and Spa is a must for golf enthusiasts visiting San Diego. It’s been said that the best thing about playing this San Diego golf course is that you can measure your performance against the best players in the world. When you walk the fairways at La Costa Resort and Spa you are walking the same fairways that the legends of the game have walked for over 30 years. La Costa has been the host to the PGA’s World Golf Championships - Accenture Match Play Championship.
To play La Costa is a dream come true. The two PGA Championship 18-hole golf courses (north and south) are both beautiful and traditional in design. These 2 golf courses challenge golfers’ shot-making ability, both off the tee and around the greens. Four sets of tees provide a golf course length for all players and abilities to enjoy. At La Costa Resort and Spa, your golf experience will be a memorable one!
TICKETS
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ABOUT SHOWTIME GOLF
Showtime Golf is a complimentary golf service offering both tee-times and tournaments at the finest Las Vegas, Palm Springs, Phoenix and San Diego championship golf courses. Use Showtime Golf’s free service to book online now or call toll-free at (866) 661-2334 to speak to someone live about booking golf reservations at La Costa Resort & Spa.
New York State of Mind…
NY Jets must prepare for LT & the Super Chargers!
Well, the New York Jets have finally done it and now that 1st playoff win takes them down south to America’s Finest City to take on the San Diego Super Chargers who had a first round bye. I’m sure with the weather of late, San Diego will be infested with New York Jet fans so they can enjoy the beautiful weather we’ve been having (about 72 degrees as I post this).
With great weather, comes “golf”, and with New York fans coming to San Diego in January comes the “need to golf”. We’ve been getting calls as soon as one hour after the Cincinatti Bengals lost to the Jets from fans looking to book their tee times. Most of the early rounds on Sunday have been filling up, but with booking 20 courses in San Diego, we’re bound to find something that fits your bill. Check for the earliest Sunday morning tee times at San Diego’s finest championship golf courses here.
If you plan on coming this week and make a vacation out of it, there are plenty of available times around the city at the finest championship golf courses San Diego has to offer. Friday and Saturday especially may be the perfect fit for the New Yorker who wants to relax in paradise before the anxious game rips out their heart (All but one of us here in the office are Charger fans, the other a Dallas Cowboy fan - no comment).
As much as we want the Charger’s to win, we’re golf enthusiasts and extremely customer friendly. We may not chant J…E…T…S…, but we’ll help you figure out the best course for your budget, your game, and the distance you are willing to travel. Check out our list of courses. We’re a free service so give us a call and get your round of golf booked TODAY!
Some courses we’d recommend:
- YOU WANT TO PLAY THE BEST: Maderas
- YOU WANT VALUE: Steele Canyon
- YOU WANT SOMETHING CLOSE: Riverwalk
- YOU WANT SOMETHING INEXPENSIVE: Eagle Crest
- OTHER MENTIONABLES: Carmel Mtn. Ranch, Twin Oaks, Rancho Bernardo Inn, Carlton Oaks, or Temecula Creek Inn
FYI: Torrey Pines Golf Course is not available to non-residents who want a reservation. Torrey Pines Golf Course will be open however, but one a walk-on basis only. The 2010 San Diego Open (formerly Buick Invitational) will be played January 25-31 (Torrey Pines closes to the public on 1/18/10).
- World Famous Torrey Pines Golf Course
Hotels in Las Vegas: International Golfing Holidays
No matter where the pros are teeing off, or where you’re next looking to sample the links, it’s an easy matter to book your golfing accommodation online. Give your holiday a sporting chance, and be sure that you’re course-side sooner with a conveniently situated and well-priced quality hotel.
With the advent of online booking agencies like Expedia, it’s an easier matter to locate accommodation where you need to be, with all the facilities to make you truly welcome and comfortable, and all whilst paying the lowest possible price. It becomes an easy matter to book a hotel, flight, and car rental online, and all in a matter of a few simple clicks. Just think of it as a one-stop holiday shop.
Each featured hotel includes a brief synopsis, meaning that you’re able to find exactly what you’re looking for, and you’re even able to pinpoint it on a satellite or road map. Wondering about the nearby amenities and attractions in case of a break in your golfing game? Not a problem, details such as the proximity of key features are of course mentioned along with instructions on how to access the hotel via various transport options and hotel services such as gym, spa, or internet coverage and wi-fi. What really helps is the warts-and-all reviews that previous guests post online, as there’s nothing hidden and you’re able to make an informed decision reading about past experiences and checking out the hotel’s score in a simple rating system.
So whether you’re looking for hotels in Nevada to tee off at the Desert Pines Golf Club, the Royal Links Golf Club, or the Las Vegas Golf Club, there’s bound to be the ideal accommodation options available online. Las Vegas hotels aren’t just about striking it lucky on the gaming tables in the casinos, this notion of luck can certainly be extended to your on-course performance and hotel selection. An all-round winner would be to come up successful in all three! Read more about hotels in Las Vegas to make sure that you hit a winner every time.
As an international transport hub, Los Angeles is often the first port of call for those interested in playing golf in California. A prime starter for exploring the golfing opportunities in San Diego and Palm Springs, Los Angeles hotels (check out Expedia for further information) are more often than not well-equipped for golfers seeking more information on exactly where the grass is greener and the drives are sweeter. Be in fine form for your next golfing holiday, organize it online and save yourself some precious time and money.
Forget the Flowers, Mom really wants to Golf
Still don’t know what to get Mom for Mother’s Day this year (May 10th is less than a week away!)? Skip the predictable flowers and jewelry and send Mom on a luxurious golf vacation. Showtime Golf (760-471-6023) can arrange a day on the links or a 3-day getaway complete with spa treatments, first class transportation and even a custom fitting for a new set of clubs. Here are a few of our top Mother’s Day picks:
Our top 3 for Mom:
La Quinta Resort and Spa in Palm Springs is not only one of the most beautiful and popular in the area, but it also has a fantastic spa. A weekend of leisure and luxury will surely make her smile. Call us at  (866) 661-2334 and ask about our Best of the West vacation package.
Reflection Bay at Lake Las Vegas is challenging for golfers of all levels and features breathtaking views. Who doesn’t want a Las Vegas get-away?
Aviara at the Four Seasons Resort is one of the finest courses in San Diego and hands down one of our personal faves. The gorgeous landscapes and impeccable greens really make Aviara a stand out. Call us at (866) 661-2334 to inquire about our Aviara vacation packages.
Don’t forget that Showtime Golf also offers gift certificates, which are good at any of our 75+ golf courses in San Diego, Palm Springs, Las Vegas or Phoenix areas. These gift certificates make the perfect last minute gift. We can process and email mom’s golf gift certificate in only a few minutes so don’t sweat it, order your gift certificate today and make mom proud of you!
And, as an added bonus, if you reserve a golf package, tee time or gift certificate today, we will throw in a FREE one year subscription to Golf Digest for mom! Simply enter promo code “MOMGD” when booking your tee time, gift certificate or golf package to receive your free subscription.
San Diego Spotlight: Steele Canyon Golf Course
Steele Canyon Golf Club is one of the few select San Diego golf courses honored by Golf Digest with its prestigious 4.5 Star Rating. Only 20 minutes from downtown San Diego, Steele Canyon features three distinct golf courses, each offering an environment and type of play for every level of golfer. Here, in a San Diego location abundant with natural beauty, you’ll be rewarded with an exceptional golfing experience at a great price.
A special thanks to GolfGal for the Steele Canyon video review (below) from January.
In the tradition of golf’s greatest courses, Steele Canyon Golf Course has attained what we believe to be a perfect combination of scenery and challenge. Golfers at this San Diego golf course will stand in awe of the panoramic views from several of the tees and enjoy the challenge of dramatic shot-making on the beautifully sculpted fairways and the smooth, true greens. The gentle sea breezes that caress the hillsides of this golf course will provide a reminder of golf’s historic origin.
Gary Player, a champion who embodies the integrity, values, passion, and traditions of the game, designed Steele Canyon’s three distinct 9-hole golf courses. Each layout offers a unique natural environment and type of play for all levels of experience. The rugged Canyon 9 provides dramatic shot-making challenges and breathtaking elevations. The Ranch 9 winds through the picturesque fields of a working ranch, and the Meadow 9 drifts along a pastoral valley enhanced with scenic woodlands, streams, and native wildlife. Any combination presents one of 3 distinct 18-hole golf courses; which will provide a truly memorable golf experience. Use our free service to book online now!
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